Larrie D. Runnells, 83, passed away in his home peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023.

Larrie was preceded in death by his parents Alvarado F. Runnells and Bernice Cooper Runnells, and his only sibling Robert Runnells.

After working 40 years at R.R. Donnelley and Sons, Larrie retired in 2007 and went back to his first love…horses. For many years he had up to 19 horses and loved them all. He enjoyed showing horses, breeding paint horses, and loved training the colts. He was fascinated by the lives of the Indians and loved reading all the Louis L'Amour books he could get his hands on. He loved the simple life he built in Rochester, IN with the horses and his long-time dog Bennie. Larrie was loved deeply by his family.

Left to cherish Larrie's memory are his daughters Lisa Sands and Kathy K. Rhoades (Chris), 5 grandchildren: Morgan Sands, Trenton Sands, Nicholas Sands, Chelsy Parker (Jeff), Brittany Blackburn, 6 great-grandchildren Colette Blackburn, Colter Blackburn, Brixen Blackburn, Sawyer Parker, Avanelle Parker, and Arlo Parker. As much as his daughters cherished his love, his grandchildren and great grandchildren were a whole other level. He spoiled them with his time, cheered them on at sporting events, took them out on the boat to go fishing, and did anything he possibly could to show his love.

At the end of his days, he will most be remembered for his great sense of humor, his kindness, and the gratitude he showed to all who helped him. A private family celebration of life will take place at a later date.